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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Georgia Department of Education's Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Our ongoing work continues to be focused on developing relevant career pathways aligned to the 21st century workplace. We are guided by our vision - Making Education Work for All Georgians. I strongly believe that we can accomplish that vision by providing students with the vast array of opportunities o ered through our Career Cluster Pathways initiative.
One of the most fundamental obligations of any society is to prepare its young people to lead productive lives as adults. To help our students be successful in today's world of work, we must o er them the opportunity to gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills before they leave high school. Our goal is to provide students, beginning with the elementary grades, with the appropriate preparation, career exploration, and supports necessary for success. Unfortunately, far too many students leave high school without a diploma because they can't see a connection between their program of study and tangible opportunities in the labor market. In Georgia, we are working diligently to address this critical issue.
Our vision of Making Education Work for All Georgians also bene ts the business and industry communities because our CTAE Career Cluster Pathways are aligned to their workforce needs. We are also transforming student work-based learning opportunities and working to increase the number of students who graduate from high school with an industry certi cation credential.
Students who follow our Career Cluster Pathways are not only prepared for their chosen careers, but also are provided with a real-life connection to what is being taught in our core classes of mathematics, social studies, science, and English. Additionally, our pathways promote critical thinking and problem solving -- important skills for our nation's future leaders.
By blending core academics with our CTAE programs, I believe we are creating a road map to success for all students. I am proud to provide more details about our initiatives through this annual report. Your continued interest in our work will be appreciated as we move forward in our vision for Making Education Work for All Georgians.
Sincerely,
John D. Barge, Ed.D
Office of the State Superintendent of Schools
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CTAE Overview

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Parents, Students, and Stakeholders,
The future economic strength of Georgia and the economic strength of our great nation depend on the success of our students. The Georgia Department of Education Career, Technical and Agriculture Education (CTAE) programs will continue to aim toward our goal of ensuring that every student in Georgia graduates college and is career ready.
Thanks to the professionalism and hard work of our CTAE teachers, our students have again surpassed the state's graduation rate for all students. In FY10, our CTAE concentrators graduated at a rate of 91.80%. Many of our students come to school solely for the purpose of attending the CTAE classes where relevancy and the development of relationships are essential components in all daily lesson plans. Our CTAE programs and pathways are making a di erence in student achievement.
Our Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) continue to grow in membership. These organizations are important because they o er opportunities for further growth in leadership and technical skills to our students outside of the classroom. The CTSOs are extensions of our programs.
Our Work-Based Learning programs continue to strive for excellence. Through Youth Apprenticeship, internships, and cooperative opportunities, approximately 19,000 CTAE students earned BQQSPYJNBUFMZNJMMJPOJO':*OEVTUSZMFBEFSTBSFCFHJOOJOH to see that our students are better prepared for the 21st Century workforce with good work ethics and technical skills.
Industry certi cation of the CTAE programs continues to be very important. We appreciate industry leaders taking the time to review and recognize outstanding programs. Our CTAE programs have been blessed with the support of our Georgia Legislative members, our State School Board members, and our State School Superintendent, Dr. John Barge. They understand the signi cant contribution of our CTAE programs in the education of all Georgia students.
In the future, CTAE will continue to be the catalyst that ensures that 100% of Georgia's students graduate from high school. We have come a long way in the re-engineering of CTAE in Georgia over the past ve years. Now we need to renew our spirit and motivation in creating, revising, and enhancing program opportunities for all students.
Sincerely,
Audrey Bergeron, Director Career, Technical and Agricultural Education
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CTAE OVERVIEW
Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Clusters...
Peach State Pathways to Student Success

CTAE At-A-Glance
Georgia Department of Education 2009-2010 Georgia Career, Technical and
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The state career and technical education system consists of programs o ered at the middle and secondary school level by the Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Division of the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and at the postsecondary level by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Guidelines of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) align the CTAE program with the academic indicators of the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Programs of study under CTAE are:
Incorporating and aligning secondary and postsecondary education
Including academic and CTAE content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses
Including the opportunity for secondary students to acquire postsecondary credits
Leading to an industry-recognized credential or certi cate at the postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree
Identifying and addressing current or emerging occupational opportunities

Data Source: Georgia Department of Education Website (2009-2010 CTAE Enrollment), data tables provided by the CTAE division, and Perkin's IV Consolidated Annual Report FY 2009-2010.
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Georgia's bold vision is to equip all Georgia students, through e ective teachers and leaders and through creating the right conditions in Georgia's schools and classrooms, with the knowledge and skills to empower them to 1) Graduate from high school, 2) Be successful in college and/or professional careers, and 3) Be competitive with their peers throughout the United States and the world.
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ACHIEVEMENTS

CTAE Achievements in 2009-10

Academic Achievements of CTAE Students
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Graduation Rate for CTAE Concentrators
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CTAE Postsecondary Transitions
A total of 5,110 high school students dual enrolled in collegelevel CTAE courses at Georgia's technical colleges or other colleges with technical divisions
A total of 959 high school students joint enrolled in collegelevel CTAE courses at Georgia's technical colleges or other colleges with technical divisions
CTAE Teacher Achievements
620 professional development workshops, including onsite, distant learning, and Webinar sessions, were held with a total attendance of 7,978 CTAE educators throughout the state in FY 2010

CTAE Program Achievements
441 CTAE programs were industry certi ed in FY 2010
56% of all middle school and 62% of all high school students were enrolled in CTAE courses in FY 2010
Student enrollment increased in the following high school CTAE programs compared to FY 2009
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Student enrollment increased in the following middle school CTAE programs compared to FY 2009
Engineering and Technology Education (6.6%) Agriculture Education (6%) Business and Computer Science (0.1%) Healthcare Science Education program was established at the middle school level in FY 2010 with 1,682 students participating
Student membership in Career Technical Student Organizations numbered 147,214 in FY 2010 (a 6 % membership increase compared to FY 2009)
Student membership increased during 2010 in all the Georgia Career Technical Student Organizations
98% of employers participating in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program agreed that students performed at the level expected
97% of employers participating in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program found the program bene cial to their company, and 99.8% of employers would recommend the program to other companies

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All the Right Programs...High School and Middle School Curriculum, Assessment, and Work-Based Learning... Working Together for Georgia's Student Success

During the FY 2010 school year, the CTAE Division of the Georgia Department of Education conducted statewide eld testing activities as a part of its End-of-Pathway Assessment (EOPA) implementation activities. School systems were asked to participate in eld testing activities on a voluntary basis in the following ve career pathway areas:
Accounting Architectural Drawing & Design Small Business Development Therapeutic Services: Medical Services Therapeutic Services: Nursing The following credentialing exams were o ered to pathway completers: Business Financial Management Assessment: National
Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Architectural Drafting Assessment: SkillsUSA Fundamental Business Concepts Exam: Assessment of Skills
and Knowledge (A*S*K Institute) Certi ed Nurse Aide (Assistant) Exam: Georgia Medical Care
Foundation/Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Service (NACES) National Healthcare Foundation Skills Assessment: National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) Only those students who had successfully completed the three designated courses in the above referenced career pathways participated in the eld testing activities. The CTAE Division was pleased with the number of systems that volunteered to take part in this most worthwhile initiative. The participants included: 29 school systems with 40 high schools 337 high school students who earned industry certi ed credentials
CTAE Career Pathways High School Foundation Skills
Technical Skills Academic Foundations Communications Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Information Technology Applications Organizational Systems Safety, Health and Environment Leadership and Teamwork Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Career Development Entrepreneurship
Selecting career pathway courses in middle and high school enables students to have a head start toward a successful future in their careers.

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Education-Career Partnership Initiative

Through the Education-Career Partnership the Georgia Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Board of Regents strengthen and expand seamless education opportunities to bene t Georgia high school students as they pursue their chosen careers. Georgia's technical colleges and other colleges and universities with technical divisions provide postsecondary education options for high school students that enhance their education in their identi ed Career Pathway. The Education-Career Partnership Initiative, an integral part of CTAE Program Career Pathways, makes it possible for high school students to participate in college classes through dual enrollment, joint enrollment, and articulated classes. Students may graduate high school with college credits and in some cases Certi cates, Diplomas, or Associate Degrees in a career area.

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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION AGED 2009 2010

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Agriculture Education in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)

Total 30,422 Male 19,604 (64%) Female 10,818 (36%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 104,530 %1MBOU4DJFODF)PSUJDVMUVSF17,303 (17%) %Agriculture Mechanics 16,495 (16%) %Agriscience 15,157 (15%) %Forestry & Natural Resources 15,045 (14%) %Animal Science 14,968 (14%) %Veterinary Science 12,859 (12%) %Agribusiness Management 12,703 (12%)
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Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Agriculture Education Courses 21,126 in FY 2010

Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs

Note: AGED programs adopted new industry certi cation standards and is in the process of programs becoming industry certi ed.

Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

391 High School Teachers 82 Middle School Teachers

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (AgEd) consists of three distinct but interrelated components. A basic component is classroom and laboratory experiences. In the classroom, students learn concepts and theories dealing with a broad spectrum of agricultural and agribusiness topics. The classroom is followed by the laboratory mode of instruction where concepts and UIFPSJFTBSFDBSSJFEUISPVHIUPUIFJSBQQMJDBUJPO)FSF UIF students are taught "hands-on" skills to ensure that the skills learned are practical and usable. The third component, the FFA student organization, provides students an avenue for developing leadership skills. Both classroom and laboratory instruction are put to use in the Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP) component of the program. In this approach, students work and learn in a real-life situation where they obtain on-the-job skills.

Mission: To be a premier learning system that delivers agricultural, environmental, and leadership education programs and services.

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ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, COMMUNICATIONS & TRANSPORTATION ACCT 2009 2010
ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, COMMUNICATIONS & TRANSPORTATION (ACCT) program activities include classroom and laboratory experiences that enable students to gain technical and academic skills in laboratories that simulate "real-world" work environments in their speci c areas of interest. Students have opportunities with hands-on projects, on-the-job training, and challenging classroom curriculum that include relevant math, communications and computers. To gain real-world skill development in the work place, students may incorporate workbased learning experiences into their schedule. SkillsUSA, the ACCT student organization, provides co-curricular activities and opportunities that help students develop academic and technical skills and encourage them to become better citizens.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)

Total 63,535 Male 43,574 (69%) Female 19,961 (31%)

High School Student Enrollment in Architecture, Construction & Transportation Education in FY 2010
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Pathway-Related Course Enrollment -- 84,057 %Construction 12,835 (15%) %Broadcast/Video Production 12,077 (14%) %5SBOTQPSUBUJPO-PHJTUJDBM4VQQPSUo(SPVOE.BSJOF10,909 (13%) %5SBOTQPSUBUJPO-PHJTUJDBM0QFSBUJPOTo(SPVOE.BSJOF9,755 (12%) %Architectural Drawing & Design 8,948 (11%) %)FBUJOH 7FOUJMBUJPO "JS$POEJUJPOJOH BOE3FGSJHFSBUJPO )7"$3
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Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs: Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

126 736 High School Teachers

The automotive industry demands a rigid adherence to quality, and our product and manufacturing is considered highly technical. Combine this with a tight labor market, and it is critical that we have a welleducated workforce. The secondary technical education students have helped us considerably--they are motivated, well prepared, and appreciate being able to learn valuable job skills while they further their education. To date, we have had 19 students complete the program and become full-time employees.
--Elizabeth Umberson, Plant Manager ZF Industries
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PROGRAM AREAS

BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE BCS 2009 2010

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Business and Computer Science in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)

Total 141,040 Male 73,964 (52%) Female 67,076 (48%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 242,401 %Administration/Information Support 63,403 (26%) %Small Business Development 42,737 (18%) %'JOBODJBM.HNUo"DDPVOUJOH39,097 (16%) %'JOBODJBM.HNUo4FSWJDFT 34,927 (14%) %Interactive Media 27,086 (11%) %Computing 17,469 (7%) %Computer Systems & Support 16,649 (7%) %Computer Networking 1,033 (less than 1%)
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Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Business and Computer Science Courses in FY 2010
Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs:
Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

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1,806 High School Teachers 368 Middle School Teachers
BUSINESS and COMPUTER SCIENCE (BCS) programs consist of three components: classroom/ laboratory experiences, which provide instruction that meets industry-validated standards; work-based learning directly related to classroom instruction in the form of internships, cooperative education, school-based enterprises, and youth apprenticeship; and the career and technical student organization of FBLA, which provides co-curricular activities within the program area to develop teamwork and leadership skills. BCS programs prepare students to become productive members of the business community and to enter a postsecondary institution after graduation. Students develop competencies in such areas of instruction as nance, legal operations of business, administrative support, information management, international business, entrepreneurship, and management.

As an employer in a small, rural community, for more than 25 years we have experienced the results and realize the value of secondary technical education programs o ered students in our schools. Students are given a chance to acquire skills needed in the workforce, giving them a way to be productive, self-supporting citizens. These students learn work ethics and build self-con dence in seeing the fruits of their e orts. Six of the students whom we hired from these programs have remained with us from high school through their adult careers as a viable, contributing part of our workforce."
--Jimmy Bene eld, President Farmers and Merchants Bank, Lakeland, Georgia
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CULINARY ARTS CUL 2009 2010
CULINARY ARTS is a growing program based on the American Culinary Federation Standards and has articulations with postsecondary institutions. Students in this eld gain knowledge in diet, nutrition, food preparation, cost and budgets, and the science of food. Culinary Arts is designed for students to learn the "art" of cooking in many diverse roles, such as Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Kitchen Manager, Garde Manager, Banquet Chef, and Restaurant Entrepreneur. Students participate in hands-on activities through the FCCLA student organization.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Culinary Arts in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count) Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 9,827 Male 3,483 (35%) Female 6,344 (65%) Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 9,153
5 119 High School Teachers

The Culinary Arts curriculum is based on American Culinary Federation Standards, and has articulations with Technical Colleges in Georgia, as well as many of the finest Culinary Arts schools in the nation.

EDUCATION (EDU ) 2009-2010
EDUCATION is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the education eld. There are many diverse career opportunities, including school administrator, school counselor, elementary school teacher, special needs teacher, secondary teacher, post secondary teacher, career and technical teacher, preschool teacher, and paraprofessional. Students have two career pathways to choose from: Early Childhood Education & Teaching as a Profession. These pathways introduce the foundations of education combined with the knowledge and skills gained in both the classroom and in the workplace, and prepare students for a career in education.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)

Total 23,906 Male 2,908 (12%) Female 20,998 (88%)

High School Student Enrollment in Education in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)
Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 24,068 %Early Childhood Education 20,744 (81%) %Teaching as a Profession 4,874 (19%)
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Education and how we can improve the education of our students is a major focus in Georgia, as well as many other states in the nation. The large number of educators that are at, or nearing, the age of retirement, combined with the small number of teacher educators graduating from college, is a concern. These are reasons this Education Program Area is important we need to start growing our own teachers in communities across Georgia.

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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (ENGR) concentration combines hands-on projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for challenging careers. ENGR programs utilize computer and educational technology in the delivery of content related to systems of communication, energy/power, transportation, production, and bio-related technologies. Technology education develops technological literacy as a part of the students' fundamental education through an activity-based study of past, present, and future technological systems and their resources, processes, and impact on society. In addition to classroom and laboratory experiences, students participate in TSA student organization activities.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ENGR 2009 2010

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Engineering and Technology Education in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Engineering and Technology Education Courses in FY 2010 Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs: Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 31,153 Male 24,609 (79%) Female 6,544 (21%)
Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment -- 42,771 %Engineering 19,051 (45%) %Energy Systems 13,205 (31%) %Engineering Graphics & Design 8,214 (19%) %Electronics 1,356 (3%) %Manufacturing 945 (2%)
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I get so much more than just a paycheck. They make me feel like I am an important part of this Siemens plant and that the work I do is of high quality and needed by Siemens.
--Sean Carty, Apprenticeship Student Siemens Energy and Automation, Forsyth, Georgia

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES FACS 2009 2010

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Family and Consumer Sciences Education in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Family and Consumer Science Courses in FY 2010 Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 66,409 Male 16,879 (25%) Female 49,530 (75%)
Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 32,356 % Nutrition & Food Science 25,353 (78%) % Interior & Fashion Design 5,676 (18%) % Consumer Services 1,327 (4%)
Other FACS Courses %8,328
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501 High School Teachers 203 Middle School Teachers

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FACS) education combines relevant coursework, classroom projects, internships, and student organization activities to o er a unique focus on families, work, and their interrelationships. FACS and the student organization FCCLA provide a solid foundation for success in a broad range of careers that require strong leadership, professional, and interpersonal skills. Students learn to manage resources to meet the essential needs of individuals and families, to promote optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span, and to accept responsibility for actions and success in family, work, and the diverse global society.

The Family and Consumer Science program prepares students for postsecondary education and careers in the business related aspects of family and consumer sciences. It provides opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that students need to become responsible citizens and leaders; and to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society.

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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY (PSAFETY) 2009 2010

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)

Total 8,148 Male 4,538 (56%) Female 3,610 (44%)

High School Student Enrollment in Government and Public Safety in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)

Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 8,194 % Law and Justice 7,984 (98%) %)PNFMBOE4FDVSJUZ&NFSHFODZ4FSWJDFT105 (1%) % Fire ghting 105 (1%)

Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

0 83 High School Teachers

The GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY program concentration provides students with the basic technical skills and solid academic foundation required to pursue a career in a wide range of fastgrowing career elds. Through classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job training, students learn about a variety of agencies and professions in law enforcement, private security, corrections, re, and emergency management services. Choosing a career in the service industry provides students with a challenging pathway to their future. Students participate in related activities through SkillsUSA.

If you visit a public safety program in Georgia, you may see a mock trial in progress, a simulated crime scene, CPR training, the fingerprinting process, a table top emergency plan, or a demonstration of fire rescue techniques, but you definitely will see students who are excited about learning.

COORDINATED CAREER ACADEMIC EDUCATION/PROJECT SUCCESS CCAE/PS 2009 2010

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 6,936 Male 3,620 (52%) Female 3,316 (48%)
83 High School Teachers

COORDINATED CAREER ACADEMIC EDUCATION/PROJECT SUCCESS provides educational and occupational services to assist students in becoming responsible, productive citizens. Through participation in the CCAE/PS support services, students in grades 9-12 learn about the world of work and employment skills they need to be successful. Throughout their school years, students have the opportunity to develop knowledge, attitudes and experiences that will serve as a substantial base for decision making when they reach points in their lives when they must make education or career decisions.

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HEALTHCARE SCIENCE EDUCATION (HCSTE) 2009 2010
HEALTHCARE SCIENCE EDUCATION programs prepare students to enter and succeed in a wide variety of expanding healthcare careers. Students learn basic concepts of health, wellness, and preventive care, medical terminology, microbiology, life-support skills, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of healthcare providers, as well as problem solving and decision making skills. Students may QBSUJDJQBUFJO)04"PS4LJMMT64"TUVEFOUPSHBOJ[BUJPOT According to the Georgia Department of Labor, by the year IFBMUITFSWJDFTXJMMBDDPVOUGPSPOFJOFWFSZKPCT in Georgia. The healthcare eld is projected to increase by almost 100,000 jobs. Based on this projection, there will be NPSFUIBO KPCTJOIFBMUIDBSFCZ

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Healthcare Science Education (HCSTE) Education in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Healthcare Science Education Courses in FY 2010 Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs: Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 27,537 Male 4,967 (18%) Female 22,570 (82%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment o 134,547 %Therapeutic Services- Nursing 24,407 (18%) %Therapeutic Services- Medical 22,799 (17%) %Therapeutic Services- Emergency 17,075 (13%) %)FBMUI*OGPSNBUJDT16,654 (12%) %Diagnostic Services 16,114 (12%) %Physical Medicine 16,070 (12%) %Biotechnology Research & Development 16,101 (12%) %Personal Care Services -- Cosmetology 5,327 (4%)
1,682
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275 High School Teachers (Healthcare) 84 High School Teachers (Cosmetology) 9 Middle School Teachers

A new middle school curriculum is now being offered in some schools to start students thinking about Healthcare at an even earlier age. Employment in the healthcare industry will provide students with a financially stable and rewarding career of service to others. Having a chance to begin this quest while still in middle or high school is a wonderful way for students to prepare for their future.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION CTI 2009 2010

CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION is designed to support students with disabilities enrolled in CTAE classes and in participation in Career Technical Student Organizations. The goal of the secondary level support services is to provide students with employment opportunities at the completion of their CTAE experience.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 5,920 Male 3,770 (64%) Female 2,150 (36%)
278 High School Teachers



PROGRAM AREAS
MARKETING, SALES AND SERVICES EDUCATION MKT 2009 2010
MARKETING, SALES AND SERVICES EDUCATION programs develop student knowledge and skills in the foundation areas of marketing (economics, human relations and business basics) and the functional areas of marketing (product and service planning, marketing information management, purchasing and pricing, selling and promotion, risk management, nancing and distribution/ logistics). In addition, students study international marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. DECA provides students with a variety of real-world experiences. Students are prepared to enter careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, as well as to pursue postsecondary education.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count) High School Student Enrollment in Marketing, Sales and Services Education (MKT) in FY 2010 (Duplicated Count)
Number of Industry-Certi ed Programs: Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2010

Total 17,960 Male 7,915 (44%) Female 10,045 (56%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 51,120 %Marketing & Management 12,533 (22%) tFashion Marketing 12,147 (21%) tSports & Entertainment Marketing 11,784 (21%) tTravel Marketing & Lodging Management 10,433 (18%) tMarketing Communication & Promotion 10,223 (18%)
Other MKT Courses %546
65
150 High School Teachers

The American Marketing Association and the Georgia Department of Education continue to refine the standards by which exemplary Marketing Education Programs are evaluated and certified. The strength of these business partnerships ensures that curriculum meets industry specifications.

JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS JROTC 2009 2010

High School Student Enrollment in JROTC-Related Courses in FY 2010 by Type of Service

%U.S. Army 16,565 %U. S. Air Force 7,736 %U.S. Navy 6,976 %U.S. Marines 2,244

JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS o ers the opportunity for high school students to be enrolled in a citizenship program that combines classroom instruction and practical application with extracurricular activities. The curriculum teaches leadership, time management, and organizational procedures, the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizenship, and how our military serves our government. It provides leadership opportunities and helps the student cadet develop a sense of personal responsibility and build life skills. JROTC, under the umbrella of the Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Division of the Georgia Department of Education, o ers courses that satisfy pathway concentration provisions as students earn credit toward graduation. ROTC students earn scholarship rewards and contribute hours of community service locally.


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
Membership in the Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA) was at an alltime high in FY 2010 and Georgia ranked 3rd in the nation. The FFA makes a positive di erence in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
SkillsUSA of Georgia is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. The organization helps each student excel. SkillsUSA is a national nonpro t organization serving teachers and high school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. Georgia membership is the 13th largest in the nation.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest and oldest business student organization in the world, preparing students for careers in business and business-related elds. The mission is to bring business and educators together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Both middle and high school students may participate.
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is the oldest student organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in engineering and technology education classes in grades K-12. TSA promotes engineering and technology education as a means of preparing students for the dynamic world, and invites them to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and technologically literate leaders. Members of TSA are given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and learn new skills.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and e ective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Services Education. It is the only career and technical student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities. The Georgia FCCLA has the largest membership of all CTSO organization in the state and placed 3rd overall for the State Achievement Award.
The mission of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development for all health science technology FEVDBUJPOTUVEFOUT)04"TUVEFOUTXJMMIFMQNFFUUIFHSPXJOHOFFETPGUIF health care community.
The mission of Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for Marketing careers, build self esteem, experience leadership and practice community experience. DECA membership in Georgia ranks 3rd in the nation.
Georgia Career Student Association (GCSA) helps students learn about the world of work and the employment skills they need to be successful. GCSA assists students in reaching their potential and becoming well-rounded individuals. Members develop con dence and maturity through meeting challenges and completing projects.

CTAE Program FY 2010 Membership

Agriculture

30,269

Architecture, Construction, Communication & Transportation, Cosmetology, Government & Public Safety

6,966

Business and

25,466

Computer Science

Engineering & Technology

28,107

Family & Consumer Sciences

32,730

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8,476

Marketing, Sales & 11,688 Service

Coordinated Career Academic Education

3,512



FUTURE DIRECTIONS
As the Georgia economy changes and expands, the Georgia Department of Education CTAE programs will continue to evolve to ensure that every student in Georgia graduates from high school with the academic skills, hands-on experience in real work environments, and intensive career guidance required to succeed in college, employment, and life-long learning. During FY 2011 and beyond CTAE has identi ed several areas for special ongoing focus:
CTAE programs will be integrated with STEM Georgia (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). STEM education encourages a curriculum driven by problem solving, discovery, exploratory learning, and student-centered development of ideas and solutions. The ultimate goal of the competencies (21st Century Skills) is to prepare students for the careers essential for the 21st Century workplace.
CTAE End-of-Pathway Assessments will continue to be identi ed and implemented for all career pathways.
Non-Traditional Career Pathways will be promoted based on enrollment data, including attracting female students to enroll in the career areas of Architecture, Construction, Communication and Transportation; Agriculture; and Engineering and Technology

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Industry Certi cation will be expanded to include additional Career Pathways.
Curriculum Guides will be developed to support all Career Pathways.
In-Service Education Opportunities will continue to provide highlevel professional development for CTAE educators and counselors.
Opportunities for postsecondary education during high school will continue and expand as an integrated part of CTAE Career Pathways.
Georgia CTAE will reorganize the Peach State Career Pathways to align with the 16 Career Clusters and Pathways recognized nationally: Agricultural & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, A/V Technology & Communications; Business & Administration; Education & Training; Finance; Government & Public Administration; )FBMUI4DJFODF)PTQJUBMJUZ5PVSJTN)VNBO4FSWJDFT*OGPSNBUJPO Technology; Law & Public Safety; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales & Service; Scienti c Research/Engineering; and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics.

Georgia Shared Ownership
GA Department of Education Technical College System of GA GA Department of Labor GA Board of Regents Governor's O ce of Workforce
Development Governor's Strategic Industries GA Work-Ready Initiative Georgia Chamber of Commerce Governor's Centers of Innovation GA Dept. of Economic Development GA Finance Commission Georgia Student Finance Commission

Career Development
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Transitional Activities

Instruction
Teachers Professional Learning State-of-the-Art Technology Real Work Experience/Mentoring Coordinated Career Academic
Education Youth Apprenticeship Program Internships Junior Reserve O cers
Training Corps

CTAE Success:
Skilled High School Graduate with Career

Skills-Based Curriculum
GA Performance Standards Integrated Academic & Technology
Workplace Readiness Foundation Skills Career and Technical Student
Organizations Postsecondary Alignment Statewide Articulation Business & Industry Standards National Curriculum

Postsecondary Education Options

Pathway Certi cate and

Assessment

Educational Career Partnerships (Articulated Courses)

Career Plan

End of Career Pathway Skills Academic Performance Standards

Dual Enrollment

State Tests--No Child Left Behind

Joint Enrollment

CTAE Completion

Advanced Placement

Graduation Rate

Peach State Pathways

Business and Industry Certi cation Postsecondary Credentials

Special Populations

Student

Occupations that lead to economic self-su ciency
Self-advocacy Equal access to programs Non-discrimination Nontraditional programs Support to graduate Assist to meet program standards Prepare for additional training

Parents Counselors Teachers Business Industry Mentors

Continuous Program Improvement
CTAE Program Compliance Review/ Technical Assistance
O ce of Civil Rights (OCR) Compliance Review
Adding/Revising Career Pathways

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Arts & Humanities
Family & Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts
Education

Agriculture

Georgia Program Concentrations

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Architecture, Construction, Communication, Transportation Pathways
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Collision Repair Construction
Flight Operations

Arts & Humanities Pathways Journalism
Foreign Language Performing Arts
Visual Arts

Graphic Communications Graphic Design
Marine Engine Technology Maritime Studies Metals Technology
Transportation Logistical Operations (Ground/Marine)

Family & Consumer Science Pathways

Transportation Logistical Operations (Ground/Marine)

Consumer Services

Family, Community & Global Leadership

Interior Design

Engineering & Technology Pathways

Nutrition & Food Science

Electronics

Culinary Arts Pathways Culinary Arts

Energy Systems Engineering
Engineering Graphics & Design

Education Pathways Early Childhood Education Teaching As A Profession
Government & Public Safety Pathways Fire ghting
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Manufacturing
Marketing Sales & Services Pathways Fashion Marketing
Marketing Communications & Promotion Marketing & Management
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Travel Marketing & Lodging Management

Marine Corps, Navy

Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation
Engineering & Technology

Government & Public Safety

Business & Computer Science

Marketing Sales & Services

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Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent "Making Education Work for All Georgians"

Georgia Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Georgia Department of Education 1752 Twin Tower East Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 657-8304 Phone (404) 651-8984 Fax
www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/edtech

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices.
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